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Words with Root “caut-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “caut-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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caut- Latin *cavere* - to be careful
overcautiousness
6 syllables16 letters
o·ver·cau·ti·ous·ness
/ˌəʊvəˈkɔːʃəsnəs/
noun
The word 'overcautiousness' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-cau-ti-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the 'cau' syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'caut-', and the suffixes '-ious' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets.